Clapper Inducted Into Crossville Airport Hall Of Fame
Longtime pilot Charles “Chuck” Clapper inducted into the Crossville Memorial Airport Hall of Fame for his contributions and impact on the airport. With over 60 years of flying experience, Clapper has earned many prestigious awards, including the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50-plus years of accident-free flying and the FAA Charles Taylor Master […]
Fire Station Two Still Behind, January Completion Date
Crossville’s Fire Station Two project remains behind schedule, but progress has been made. City Council received an update Tuesday night. City Engineer Tim Begley said electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are completed on the east and west ends of the building, and they are finishing up the metal trim work and gutters. Begley said the next […]
Crossville Breaks Ground On New $4.5 Million Spec Building
Crossville and Cumberland County leaders gathered Friday to break ground on the a $4.5 million spec building inside the Industrial Park. Crossville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said the estimated 100,000 square-foot building will offer space and facilities to attract businesses to the area. Hadley said breaking ground is a major milestone for the […]
Crossville Rec Center Progressing, Anticipation Building
Construction on Crossville’s new recreation center is steadily progressing, with large steel beams now rising from the foundation. Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said the steel gives the community a first look at the structure of the new facility. While much work remains, Perhay said it shows the community what is coming. “For the […]
Mayberry: Funding Answers Lacking On Ambulance Addition
Crossville City Council Member James Mayberry said funding concerns were the reason he wanted to send the proposal for a city-based ambulance service to a referendum. Mayberry said the council has been talking about an ambulance service for about a year now, but had underestimated what the actual cost would be to start an ambulance […]
Crossville Designated As 48th State Main Street Community
Crossville designated as Tennessee’s 48th Main Street Community. Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism PJ Barnes said it is exciting to receive the designation, as it is one of the highest honors a city can receive. Barnes said not only does the designation recognize Crossville’s commitment to improving the downtown area, but it […]
Better Cooperation Needed, Crossville & County Ambulance
A regional EMS consultant said that Crossville and Cumberland County will need to cooperate for a city-based ambulance service to work. Upper Cumberland Regional EMS Consultant Brian Thompkins met with the Crossville City Council during a work session on Tuesday. Thompkins said if the city were to sign an agreement with the county’s EMS service […]
Crossville Sending Ambulance Service To Referendum
Crossville City Council will send a proposed city ambulance service to referendum after voting to rescind its earlier approval during a special-called meeting Tuesday. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city would have to raise property taxes by at least 97 percent in order to fund the ambulance service. Council Member Art Gernt said […]
Crossville Hosting Garlicfest, Push To Grow Locally
Garlic lovers rejoice Saturday as the Cumberland County Master Gardeners will celebrate Garlicfest. Local Garlic Company Owner Laszlo Marton said this will be the first time Crossville will host the event. Marton said the event is a gathering for local garlic lovers and garlic farmers to show people how to grow and cook with garlic. […]
Local Faith Based Ministry Helping People Fight Addiction
A local faith-based ministry helping people fight their addictions and take back their lives. Celebrate Recovery assists people who are struggling with a variety of things, ranging from drug and alcohol addictions to gambling and sex addictions. Trainer Tamara Madson said the ministry focuses on life’s hurts, habits, and hangups using biblical principles. “You know […]
